mHealth Intelligence June 5, 2017

Consumers are starting to feel empowered to make personal decisions based upon the patient-generated health data from their mHealth devices.

Sixty-two percent of consumers believe that patient-generated health data (PGHD) from their mHealth devices will put them in control of their own health, according to an industry report from Ericsson.

In a survey of 4500 mHealth and broadband users, researchers found that a majority of consumers saw PGDH as a way to improve their preventative care needs.

Key insights from the report include:

  • 60 percent of consumers say that wearables will lead them to a healthier lifestyle
  • 58 percent agree that wearables with feedback and alerts will provide personalized care
  • 48 percent of consumers would like to have home...

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